Anthony Cianciolo scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and M3-Northern Virginia CC held off the challenges of M3-Radford University in a tough 3-1 win.

M3-Northern Virginia CC was sparked by Andrew Horwath, who had one goal. Horwath scored 15:01 into the first period to make the score 2-0 M3-Northern Virginia CC. Dodson picked up the assist.

M3-Northern Virginia CC stifled M3-Radford University's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. M3-Northern Virginia CC could not produce up to its normal offensive output. M3-Northern Virginia CC puts an average of 7.6 pucks into the net per game. M3-Northern Virginia CC forced M3-Radford University goalie Alec Yutzler to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

M3-Northern Virginia CC additionally got points from Cianciolo, who also registered one goal and one assist. M3-Northern Virginia CC also got a goal from James Klein as well. In addition, M3-Northern Virginia CC received assists from Christopher OBrien and Jordan Graves, who contributed one each.

M3-Radford University put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow M3-Northern Virginia CC to score on any of its three power plays. M3-Radford University was held below its usual level of production. M3-Radford University averages 4.4 goals per game.

M3-Radford University was led by Antonio Conde, who scored the team's only goal. Conde scored 8:51 into the second period to make the score 2-1 M3-Northern Virginia CC. Hunter Werley provided the assist.

Elliot Shelton made 22 saves for M3-Northern Virginia CC on 23 shots. M3-Northern Virginia CC incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Yutzler recorded 30 saves for M3-Radford University. M3-Radford University totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 0-for-3 on the power play. For M3-Radford University, Cole Peterson was ejected from the game.